Season 7 of Unexpected is making waves as producers document a young couple’s road to parenthood.
Starting Monday, February 16, viewers of TLC’s hit reality show will get a front-row seat into the relationship of Bella Vaughn, 15, and Hunter, 13, as they prepare to welcome their first child together.
The pre-teens are trying their best to grow up quickly, even as their extended family weighs in on the unique situation.
“I don’t want him to be held back in the 8th grade,” Bella’s mom, Falen, shares in the season 7 trailer.
Bella replies, “I don’t want him to be a tenth grader dating an eighth grader. We’ve got a toddler.”
Keep reading to learn more about Bella and Hunter., and make sure to watch Unexpected on TLC Monday at 9 p.m. ET.
Are Bella Vaughn and Hunter Still Together?
Although viewers of Unexpected will have to tune in to see where Bella Vaughn and Hunter stand after becoming parents, there are plenty of signs on social media that the pair are still together.
“I did not ruin Hunter’s life. When I found out that I was pregnant, I gave him the option. I said, ‘If you can’t do this or you don’t want to be here, that is fine. I understand we’re both very young, but I can do this on my own or with you. It’s your decision. Whatever you choose, I’m fine with,’” Bella shared via TikTok on January 19. “He chose to stay with me. He chose to take care of our baby.”
On February 7, Bella also shared a photo of her “Boyfrannn” Hunter on TikTok.
What Do Bella Vaughn’s Parents Think About Their Daughter Becoming a Teen Mom?
Before season 7 of Unexpected kicked off, Bella Vaughn’s parents, Kris Vaughn and Falen Vaughn, responded to critics who questioned their daughter’s choices.
“I just wanted to come on here and make a quick video,” Kris shared via TikTok on January 25 while responding to haters. “Due to all the trolls and the women quickly being known as what I have to say on TV as the unscrewables, they are going to make season 7 hot. It’s going to be a hot season.”
He added, “All they’re doing is making us the stars of the show and I got to tell y’all, my royalty check is going to be so fat.”
How Old Was Hunter When He Got Bella Vaughn Pregnant?
On January 19, Bella Vaughn addressed more rumors involving her pregnancy journey.
In a TikTok video, the reality star clarified that Hunter was 12 years old when they conceived their son, Wes, but he turned 13 just a few days later.
“I understand it doesn’t make it any better. I understand he was sexually ready faster than I was, and that’s OK, but I was ready when we had sex,” she said. “You can all stop saying that it was illegal and that I raped him because I didn’t. It was both intentional. On both sides, people have already said that. We’ve already talked to the cops about it. It was consensual.”
What Has Bella Vaughn and Hunter Said About Sex?
In a sneak peek from the season 7 premiere of Unexpected, Bella Vaughn shared personal details about her sex life in a candid conversation with her mom.
“All [Hunter] wants to do is have sex,” she shared in a preview clip. “I’m not gonna get pregnant again; I’m already pregnant.”
In another point in the clip, Bella revealed she got pregnant after Hunter’s condom broke.
“I found out I was pregnant because I missed my period. My periods were 28 days on the dot,” she said. “When I missed that period that morning, I was like, ‘Mom, I need to take a test.’ Surely enough, it was positive.”
What Is TLC’s ‘Unexpected’ About?
Unexpected first premiered on TLC back in 2017. Ever since then, the reality show has tried to capture a raw look at teenage pregnancies and the effects it has on teen parents and their families.
Viewers are able to catch up on past seasons by streaming old episodes on HBO Max.
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